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GL02 VEW

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,097 mi
Last recorded73,097 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 VEW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 73,097 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management warning light stays on

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 31 May 2013 73,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management warning light stays on

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,784 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Nov 2011 67,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,297 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 59,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Apr 2010 59,071 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light indicating a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,085 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,870 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,550 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 26,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 19,670 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Matiz?

Based on 724,041 MOT tests across 61,622 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
3,889
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
61,622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,507
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,166
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27,842
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,606
Stop lamp not working 22,245
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GL02 VEW is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 43,571 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Matiz fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL02 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL02 VEW is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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